Community Addiction Studies Course – Level 5 QQI Accredited
The Ballyfermot Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force proudly run the Community Addiction Studies Course Level 5 QQI accredited.
Aim of Programme
The purpose of the Community Addiction Studies Course is to enable people to:
- Learn about drugs and their effects
- Develop an understanding of addiction
- Examine their own attitudes
- Become more effective in their personal responses
- Develop the skills and knowledge to become more effective in responding to drug misuse in their own communities
Runs annually from September (20 weeks)
Open to community members, workers and people with self-experience who feel they would like to be more effective when it comes to drug/alcohol issues. There are no education requirements to be part of this course, only a willingness to learn. However, participants are expected to complete written learning records each week as well as written assignments and a research project. This programme is an NFO Level 5 module.
- Waged- €200
- Unwaged- €100
Location: Matt Talbot Community Trust, 77 Colepark Drive, Drumfinn, Dublin 10, D10 EH34
Map here
To apply, choose one of the following options:
- Fill in the application form and return it to Rikke Siersbaek via post or email here: Application Form
- Fill in the online application form here: Online application form
Deadline for applications: 7 August 2026
Contact information
Email: rsiersbaek@liffeypartnership.ie
Phone: 087-148-6080
Post: FAO Rikke Siersbaek, Liffey Partnership, 4 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10